You might say Jade Carpenter is galloping off into the sunset, headed toward success. Carpenter made history at West Lincoln High School as one of three co-valedictorians for West Lincoln: a first for the school.Wednesday, May 23, 2018

You might say Carson Warlick has well and truly hit it out of the park. The West Lincoln High softball standout has been regionally recognized in recent months for her athletic prowess. And now Warlick is one of West Lincoln’s three co-valedictorians.Monday, May 21, 2018

They had to take a personal day to make the trip, but the educators from Lincoln County who joined thousands of others in Raleigh on Wednesday said it was worth it--IF the General Assembly got the message: we need more money for the public schools--and we will vote in November.Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Teachers from all over the state were leaving home early Wednesday morning headed for Raleigh and the "March for Students and Rally for Respect" on the opening day of the General Assembly.Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Lincoln County Schools held their annual "Of the Year" awards event at the Citizens Center Wednesday, honoring several who were singled out for their contribution to the education system. Gillian Moore, a math teacher at North Lincoln High School, was named Teacher of the Year.Thursday, May 10, 2018

Leighette Adkins, Teacher Assistant at Union Elementary, has been chosen as the recipient of the Employee Spotlight for this week. She has worked for Lincoln County Schools for five years.Friday, May 04, 2018

Gaston County Schools is accepting student applications for four of its school choice/magnet school programs: Hawks Nest STEAM Academy, the Gifted and Talented Academy at Pleasant Ridge Elementary School, Gaston County Virtual Academy, and the new STEAM Academy at Stanley Middle School.Sunday, April 22, 2018

LeAnne Johnson, a housekeeper at Gaston Early College High School is a positive role model who encourages and supports students at the Early College High School and Gaston College.Sunday, April 22, 2018

Matthew Hovis, teacher at Lincolnton Middle, has been selected by High Point University as part of the Leadership Academy, which prepares candidates for future school leadership roles.Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Walter Zamora, a 2013 Lincolnton High School graduate and a May 2016 graduate of the Gaston College Medical Assisting program, is now working in Louisiana and studying to be a Construction Safety and Health Technician.Saturday, April 14, 2018

Gaston College announced March 15 a $200,000 investment from Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas. The funds will be used to connect students with hands-on training and career development opportunities.Sunday, March 18, 2018

Saine, 17 and a senior, found out last month that she qualified for both the Morehead and Parks scholarships for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University respectively.Wednesday, March 14, 2018